Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of a Public

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a public good?

• A)It is produced and distributed by the government.
• B)The decision to produce it is made by the public through the voting process.
• C)It is produced and distributed by private firms according to government regulations.
• D)It is freely available to everyone once it is produced.
• E)It is purchased by one government agency from another government agency.

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Definitions:

Variant of authority decisions

Different forms or approaches to making decisions based on established power or authority within an organization.

Vroom, Yetton, and Jago

A model of decision-making that focuses on leadership and outlines how leaders can evaluate the situation and determine the level of involvement from subordinates in the decision-making process.

Manager sharing the problem

A leadership approach where managers involve their team in problem-solving processes to encourage ownership and diverse input.

Organizational Culture

is a system of shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that influences how members of an organization interact with each other and with stakeholders outside the organization.